Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 1 lb fresh crab meat, drained and picked clean
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp lime zest
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- In a large bowl, combine crab meat, breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, egg, cilantro, lime zest, lime juice, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until well combined.
- Form the mixture into 8 equal-sized patties, about 1/2 inch thick.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the crab cakes and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Transfer the cooked crab cakes to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Serve warm with a side of lime wedges and additional cilantro for garnish.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.